Rounding out the starters were new signings Jack Price and Tommy Smith, who joined the club in the offseason from English Championship leaders Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. and Ipswich Town F.C. respectively. Smith arrived in Arizona late Wednesday and participated in his first preseason training session Thursday but has seemed to acclimate quickly.

Castillo was the first to set the tone after he skipped past several defenders and slotted the ball past Sporting AZ's goalkeeper just two minutes into the match.

Price made his presence known shortly after in the 25th minute with a phenomenal through ball from the midfield that landed at the feet of McBean, who finished the job.

Next up for the Rapids is a scrimmage against Phoenix Rising FC at the Phoenix Rising FC Soccer Complex in Scottsdale, Arizona. The match is set to kick off Wednesday February 14 at 6 PM and will be streamed live on ColoradoRapids.com/live.